AZ: Libertarian Barry Hess calls for “paring down government” in gubernatorial debate
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From AZ Central:
Hess, a currency trader from Glendale, has sought to win public office for years. Over the past decade, he has run for governor and senator,... Read more.
FL-Gov: Bud Chiles Drops Out, Darcy Richardson Joins In
Damon Eris at Poli-Tea:
Following a couple weeks of speculation, independent Bud Chiles has officially withdrawn from the Florida gubernatorial race and thrown his... Read more.
Libertarians: Obama is shockingly pro-war
WASHINGTON – Following President Obama’s “end of our combat mission” speech, Libertarian Party chairman Mark Hinkle released this statement:
“President... Read more.
New York Libertarian, and West Virginia Constitution, Petitions Succeed
Ballot Access News:
The West Virginia Constitution Party petition for U.S. Senate has enough valid signatures, so the party’s U.S. Senate nominee, Jeff Becker,... Read more.
Libertarian Travis Irvine takes on Columbus Dispatch for exclusionary policies and coverage
Columbus, OH – September 1, 2010 – Libertarian candidate Travis Irvine was excluded from a private editorial board meeting concerning the U.S. Congressional... Read more.
Free and Equal: Pennsylvania Political Insiders Intimidate Third Party and Independent Candidates to Drop Out of Races on Threat of Extensive Challenge Fees
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Every third party or independent candidate who filed for statewide office this year has been removed from the ballot in a blatant display of... Read more.
Talking Points Memo: Independent Candidate Bud Chiles Expected To Drop Out Of Florida Gubernatorial Race
TPM:
The Florida gubernatorial race could be getting yet another curveball thrown into it, the St. Petersburg Times reports, with independent candidate Bud Chiles... Read more.
TX: Gov candidates Kathie Glass (L), Bill White (D) Address North Texas Crime Commission; Rick Perry (R) skips
HOUSTON, TEXAS – August 31, 2010: Kathie Glass, the Libertarian nominee for Texas governor and Bill White, the Democratic nominee, will share a forum before... Read more.
Florida Tea Party Legislative Candidate Sues Secretary of State Over Ballot Exclusion Caused by Paperwork Error
Ballot Access News:
Recently, John A. Ferentinos filed a federal lawsuit against the Florida Secretary of State, over his exclusion from the ballot. He wishes to... Read more.
Minnesota Independence Party Gubernatorial Candidate at 13% in Poll
Ballot Access News:
On August 31, the MPR News-Humphrey Institute released a poll for the Minnesota gubernatorial race. It shows: Republican Tom Emmer 34%; Democratic-Farmer-Labor... Read more.